US Bridges

Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 2 T 34 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25118

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTalley Bend RD
CrossesTrib of Drywood CR
LocationS 2 T 34 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76892, -94.51796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Talley Bend RD over Trib of Drywood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.